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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has summoned the party s politburo on Monday (March 08) to discuss the future course of action of the party, in view of its current internal crisis situation.
- Polls Chief`s uphill task (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka - National List slot must for Rukman - Prelate (Category: Breaking News)
- Believes party needs a change in leadership, says SL Parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa. (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP not using capable leaders, says SL (UNP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Seneviratne. (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and Estonia convened the inaugural bilateral political consultations at senior official level in Colombo. The consultations focused on consolidating bilateral relations and identifying new areas for cooperation between the two countries. Potential for both public and private sector collaborations in ICT and e-governance was the high point of the discussion as Estonia is […]
- Kazakhstan invites Sri Lankan President to undertake an official visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- UN 51st session – “Zero draft remains Zero to victims”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister on two-day visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Speaking as the chief guest at the commemoration event held at the Colombo Hilton Hotel to honour the 40-year legal career of President’s Counsel Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksha, Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms, President Wickremesinghe lauded the pivotal role played by Minister Rajapaksha in shaping Sri Lankan politics and legal profession. President Ranil […]
Aberdeen Holdings has embarked on a new venture in corporate social responsibility with the establishment of the Snehadhana Foundation. Launched on March 8, this initiative underscores the company’s resolve to contribute meaningful and enduring enhancements to community welfare, said a press release. It said: The inauguration of the Snehadhana Community Kitchen at 17th Lane, Colombo […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- EC: Prez poll can’t be put off (Category: Breaking News)
NPP/JVP pushes for one-to-one, SJB prefers team debate President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed his Chief of Staff and National Security Advisor, Sagala Ratnayake, to ensure that ITN would live telecast the Sajith Premadasa – Anura Kumara Dissanayake debate on the economic policies of their parties. Political sources said that while the SJB had preferred a […]
- Debate between NPP and SJB leaders stalled over date and sequence disagreement (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP renews its challenge for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: JVP’s call for RW’s participation in proposed debate diversionary tactic (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith should debate AKD, says president (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –At least 10 Sri Lanka’s Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 2020 general elections are not anymore the legislature, either due to death or resignation or legal issues, official data showed. With the latest death of ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) legislator K H Nandasena (69 years) on Thursday (04), Parliament has […]
- SJB MPs tell Speaker they received death threats (Category: Breaking News)
- Udaya, Wimal deny having met MR (Category: Breaking News)
- Talks underway with dissident SLPPers: Chief Opp. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB’s dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The GL Peiris-led splinter group of the SLPP, the Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa (NJS), has signed an MOU with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to form an alliance in view of upcoming elections on Friday (05). Six NJS MPs, namely, Professor Peiris, Dilan Perera, K.P. Kumarasiri, Upali Galappatty, Wasantha Yapa Bandara and Nalaka […]
- SLPP dissident group, too, breaks up (Category: Breaking News)
- G.L. Peiris to build a broad opposition force with SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Section of NJS forms alliance with SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Sajith-Ranil alliance’ against NPP: GL denies Chung’s intervention (Category: Breaking News)
Few Lankans would have been surprised that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now campaigning to lead his Bharatiya Janatha Party to ‘threpeat’ its election victories for the third consecutive time, has raked up a long dead Kachchativu issue to win votes in Tamil Nadu where the BJP fared badly at the last two elections. Both […]
- Kachchativu and its maritime boundary ignore international law (Category: Breaking News)
- Devananda calls for end to illegal fishing by Indians in Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Attacks on fishermen rising on Sri Lankan waters - Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to intervene (Category: Breaking News)
- INDIA SAYS KACHCHATIVU BELONGS TO SRI LANKA (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo has demonstrated its own brand of strategic autonomy on issues from Russia’s war in Ukraine to China’s global footprint By Michael Kugelman Most South Asian governments tend to have nonaligned foreign policies, balancing their relations with major powers. This maximizes their diplomatic flexibility and ability to operate independently on the world stage, also known as […]
- Preparations for SLN’s Red Sea operations will cost USD 40 mn: expert (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Ocean should not be ‘playground’ of world military powers: SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy Commander explains persistent problem of large number of Indian vessels poaching in SL waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise against state repression: A call to the people (Category: Breaking News)
Opponents of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu say 100,000 people have rallied against the government and to demand a Gaza hostage deal. The rallies in Tel Aviv and other cities came after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the body of hostage Elad Katzir. Protesters chanted “elections now”, and “Elad, we’re sorry”, local media said. Both […]
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia hints it could recognise Palestinian state (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude for Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksha’s unwavering support during politically critical junctures for the nation.
Mr. Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon, President Director General of Community Affairs, stated that between President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s assumption of office and February 2024, the Government of Sri Lanka has settled a total of US$ 1909.7 million in foreign debt and interest payments.The post Sri Lanka settles $1.9 Billion in Foreign Debt and Interest Payments: Official Statement appeared first on ONLA...
- Sri Lanka Government allocates nearly Rs. 200 Billion for Economic Relief amidst Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Government settles US$ 1,909.7 million foreign debt and interest – Rajith Keerthi Thennakoon (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Debt Restructuring: Too Late & Too Short To Get Out Of The Debt Trap (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must avoid China’s debt restructuring as Beijing is to seek preferential treatment (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) dissident MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has said that he does not rejoice in the court injunction against former President Maithripala Sirisena banning him from holding the post of SLFP Chairman. “Of course, he has made mistakes. He removed me from the post of General Secretary and ever since […]
- Virtually impossible to remove Maithripala constitutionally: Dayasiri (Category: Breaking News)
- Dayasiri suspended from SLFP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena open to running for president again, denies reports of Dayasiri being sidelined (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena floats broader coalition under UPFA umbrella (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, on Thursday (04), said animosity among the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities has been created by the political class. Addressing a meeting in Jaffna, Dissanayake said those in the South had now realised that fact. “Most people in the South won’t be fooled by […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- EC: Prez poll can’t be put off (Category: Breaking News)
A section of the Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa (NJS) signed an MOU, last morning (05), with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to form an alliance. Six SLPP MPs represenitng the NJS, Professor G. L. Peiris, Dilan Perera, K.P. Kumarasiri, Upul Galappatty, Wasantha Yapa Bandara and Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, signed the MoU at the BMICH. “People are […]
- SJB and SLPP splinter group sign MOU (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. alleges Speaker disrupts CoPF ahead of vote on CBSL Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Nidahasa Janatha Sabahawa readies no-confidence motion against Public Security Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF has given govt. blank cheque – Charitha (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa met for discussions on Thursday night (04).This is the third meeting between the duo since the latter returned from the US. The previous two discussions ended inconclusively. SLPP sources said that the two sides had discussed the coming elections and the current political […]
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic downturn of 2022. But, the country still faces elevated poverty levels, income inequality, and labor market concerns, says the World Bank’s latest bi-annual update. The Sri Lanka Development Update, Bridge to Recovery, highlights that […]
- Sri Lanka s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated  World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- More than a quarter of Lankans living in poverty – World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- WB predicts Lanka’s poverty will increase to 28% in 2023 from 25% recorded last year (Category: Breaking News)
- Understanding Poverty: A complex, multidimensional challenge (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy It is inevitable that in the heat of an electoral battle, neighbours get mentioned, if not hurt. It is election time in India, to be followed by one or two in Sri Lanka – for the presidency and Parliament, though which would come first is known only to Mr God and President […]
- Jaya won’t give up Katchchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not stop till Katchchatheevu is retrieved', Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
- Will a fishers’ defence force create more problems than solving any? (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not ‘stop’ till Katchchatheevu is retrieved: Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Monk’s Imprisonment: Aragalaya Victory No. 2 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya, Political Buddhism & Ranilocracy (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
Director-General of Presidential Trade Unions Saman Rathnapriya, underscored the crucial role played by both political activists and government officials in guaranteeing the success of programs like Aswasuma, Urumaya, and Kandukara Dashakaya, initiated under the vision of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, necessitates united backing to adequately address the needs of the people.
A treasure trove of leaked documents from a Chinese state-linked hacking group, namely I-Soon, has signalled the alarming activities of Beijing’s intelligence and military groups in attempting large-scale, systematic cyber intrusions against foreign governments, companies and infrastructure. GitHub leak on 16 Feb 2024 has provided a first-of-its-kind look at the internal operations of this Shangha...
- Cyber attacks grow increasingly “reckless”: US official says (Category: Business)
- DHS, DoD, NIH, State Department reportedly hit by Russian hackers (Category: USA, New York)
- DHS, DoD, NIH, State Department reportedly hit by Russian hackers (Category: USA, New York)
- DHS, DoD, NIH, State Department reportedly hit by Russian hackers (Category: USA, New York)
The political decisions of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will be decided only by the committees of the party including the SLFP s central committee, says the party s Senior Vice President Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa.
- Polls Chief`s uphill task (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka - National List slot must for Rukman - Prelate (Category: Breaking News)
- Believes party needs a change in leadership, says SL Parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa. (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP not using capable leaders, says SL (UNP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Seneviratne. (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that there is “strong expectation” that Sri Lanka will reach a deal with its commercial creditors by the completion of the IMF’s second review.The post There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- There is Âstrong expectation of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal- IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF not expected to discuss Sri Lanka before year-end – sources (Category: Breaking News)
The number of scams in Singapore hit a record high in 2023, Home Minister K Shanmugam said, adding that the country saw a rise of 18 percent in duping cases against migrants, many of whom are from India and Sri Lanka.The post 500 maids in Singapore duped in 2023 are from India, Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands tough action against those targeting Lankans with pyramid scams (Category: Breaking News)
- Massive Corruption Scams Rock The Land Of The Mahatma (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Cockiness; What Price? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballad Of A Sad Trumpet (Category: Breaking News)
- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Fleas Dream Of Buying A New Dog (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Katchatheevu Crisis – Seal The Deal Mr. Modi appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- India to ask Sri Lanka to allow fishing near Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Champika Ranawaka’s Transformative Message: Lessons For National Unity & Global Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says ‘no ground’ for Indian request to return Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis has instructed the Fisheries Ministry to furnish a report on how to tackle the problem of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lanka’s territorial waters. The directive was given when the Committee chaired by MP Gamini Waleboda recently had a meeting […]
- Rohitha Abeygunawardena elected chair of COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF questions Finance Ministry officials why they took 15 weeks to submit Gazette (Category: Breaking News)
- Issuance of licences: House seeks explanation (Category: Breaking News)
- First-ever all-night Dhamma sermon at Lumbini (Category: Breaking News)
Is the Sri Lanka Freedom party writhing in its death throes? Is the blame for that to be laid at Maithripala Sirisena’s feet? He wrested the chairmanship of the Blue Party; Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga should be SLFP Head if custom, tradition and courtesy are observed. SLFP We remember the founding of the SLFP as was […]
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
By Lynn Ockersz ‘Sri Lankans are very good at writing plans but nothing very positive has resulted from these efforts over the years. Nevertheless, the country needs a new system of planning and an essential requirement for this is a sound institutional framework coupled with good governance, chairman of the Gamani Corea Foundation (GCF) and […]
- CB Chief takes swipe at politicos, urges public to be mindful of whom they elect (Category: Breaking News)
- CMA Sri Lanka COVID 19 SME Development Conference: Celebrating UN – Micro, Small and Medium-Size... (Category: Breaking News)
- On being prepared: Sri Lankan experience (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. P.B. to speak on Positioning Sri Lanka to be the Rising Star in Asia (Category: Breaking News)
Video: SLFP internal crisis intensifies: Sirisena responds to injunction over CBK’s plaint (Engl...
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
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